How far is Aliceville, AL from Dothan, AL?
The driving distance from Aliceville, AL to Dothan, AL is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lowndes County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aliceville and Dothan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aliceville and Dothan.
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Start on Mobile Road
155 m · 16 sec · Mobile Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
743 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Memorial Parkway
105 m · 12 sec · Memorial Parkway
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Turn right onto 3rd Street Southeast
18.7 mi · 26 min · 3rd Street Southeast
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
635 ft · 24 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Turn left onto Boligee Street
1537 ft · 44 sec · Boligee Street
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Continue on Greensboro Street
20.6 mi · 29 min · Greensboro Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Turn right
18.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto North Street
875 ft · 26 sec · North Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1222 ft · 43 sec · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
28.7 mi · 36 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Edmund Pettus Bridge
34.5 mi · 41 min · Edmund Pettus Bridge
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 80, US 82
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto South Boulevard
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Boulevard
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Turn right onto Troy Highway
34.7 mi · 41 min · Troy Highway
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
546 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
38.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue straight
6.2 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto West Powell Street
703 ft · 23 sec · West Powell Street
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Turn right onto North Saint Andrews Street
2494 ft · 1 min · North Saint Andrews Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
34 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aliceville and Dothan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Troy Highway
Continue straight
38.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aliceville to Dothan?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 04h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowndesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Aliceville and 123.6 miles from Dothan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Aliceville and Chance Rain Showers near Dothan.
Stop Ideas Near Lowndesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lowndesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aliceville and Dothan. Straight-line distance: 208.36 mi (335.32 km).
#1 Aliceville
City in Pickens County, Alabama, USA
| Population | 2,231 |
| Coordinates | 33.1295700, -88.1514200 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dothan
The most populous city in Houston County, Alabama.
| Population | 69,414 |
| Coordinates | 31.2232300, -85.3904900 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-85.390469, 31.223396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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